Tokyo Sexwale

FIFA to decide on World Cup reform in January

Calls to expand the showcase tournament, a vital source of FIFA revenue, have been criticised over fears it would dilute the quality of World Cup competition.

Oct 14, 2016, 00:02 AM IST

FIFA congress: World football body passes landmark reforms on salary disclosure, human rights, women's football

Extraordinary FIFA Congress 2016 is being held at the Hallenstadion in Zurich, Switzerland.

Feb 26, 2016, 18:12 PM IST

FIFA to pick post-Sepp Blatter leader today in bid to end to crisis

The landmark presidential contest has become an Asia v Europe battle.

Feb 26, 2016, 08:45 AM IST

FIFA presidential rivals in final push for votes

The poll is seen as crucial to repairing the organisation's reputation, which has been battered by a series of unprecedented corruption scandals.

Feb 24, 2016, 18:53 PM IST

Euro parliament deputies hit out at FIFA candidates for backing out of debate

With the FIFA vote less than a month away, all but French former FIFA official Jerome Champagne backed out of a debate planned Wednesday at the European parliament.

Jan 27, 2016, 23:45 PM IST

Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein asks FIFA to investigate Africa-Asia MOU

Bin Ali says that he has always promoted cross-regional understanding.

Jan 16, 2016, 18:03 PM IST

Tokyo Sexwale feels sorry for banned FIFA president Sepp Blatter

Sexwale is one of five candidates standing to replace Blatter.

Jan 12, 2016, 05:41 AM IST

Gianni Infantino vows FIFA reforms from `day one`

Infantino and Sheikh Salman, president of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), were seen having cordial discussions during the awards ceremony and gala dinner in Gurgaon.

Nov 30, 2015, 14:45 PM IST

Asian soccer body says it supports FIFA candidate Sheikh Salman

Three of the five FIFA candidates claim support from Asian voters, but the AFC said it fully backed Sheikh Salman.

Nov 27, 2015, 21:48 PM IST

UEFA president Michel Platini to appeal FIFA ban in CAS

Michel Plantini has said he will move the CAS against his provisional suspension issued by FIFA.

Nov 20, 2015, 00:04 AM IST

Michel Platini not among 5 candidates approved to run for FIFA president

FIFA approved five candidates to stand in presidential vote, but Michel Platini has not yet made the list.

Nov 12, 2015, 17:17 PM IST

Luis Figo calls for support for Gianni Infantino in FIFA elections

Luis Figo called for support for Gianni Infantino in his FIFA presidential bid.

Oct 30, 2015, 20:58 PM IST

FIFA presidential elections: Seven candidates in race to succeed Sepp Blatter

The elections will take place on February 26 next year.

Oct 29, 2015, 10:37 AM IST

Eight in the fray for FIFA presidency

Eight people officially declared their bids for the FIFA presidency as Monday's deadline was reached, Xinhua news agency reported.

Oct 27, 2015, 07:32 AM IST

South African Tokyo Sexwale says will run for FIFA president

Tokyo Sexwale says he intends to be a candidate in the FIFA presidential election.

Oct 25, 2015, 08:19 AM IST